Author Archives: Diana Rankin
Moments of Joy: Quiet Moments
I sit in the moment, and let the moment be what it is. Pleasure comes from watching the dance of the candle flame. Joy comes from watching Lily, my cat, watch me. Peace comes from feeling my breath move deep … Continue reading
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Piper’s Angel Daisy and New Friend Lily
Lily the cat and Daisy the dog were best friends. They lived together with Mom for a whole bunch of years. One day Daisy said she needed to leave. It made Lily sad. Daisy watched Lily from the other side … Continue reading
The Gift of a Ladybug and Lesson Learned
Living in the country requires oncoming storm preparation. We have our own wells and septic systems. That means there’s no city water supply, so if the electricity goes out there’s no water. No water means no water for drinking, washing, … Continue reading
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Piper’s Favorite Game
I love to chase my ball. Sometimes when it’s too cold outside or too wet and muddy or too dark we play inside. That “too cold” part is for Mom Diana. It’s never too cold for me to play ball … Continue reading
Intuition Is In the Space Between
Beneath the surface of our day-to-day local life is a space between, a unifying force that feeds our human life from a well of deeper spiritual wisdom. This space between is where intuition resides. It’s that mysterious place between the … Continue reading
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Piper Goes to Sacred Circle
I got to go to Sacred Circle. It’s a program Mom Diana gives at the Reiki Center. We drove for a long time to get there. It’s in a big city called Columbus. In part of the program, Mom does … Continue reading
Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions
They’re easy to make . . . and just as easy to break – those New Year’s resolutions. But you don’t have to break your New Year’s resolutions. Think of your resolutions as a promise to yourself. Give some thought … Continue reading
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Piper on a Snowy Day Walk
I don’t mind a coat. At least not too much. I’d rather not wear it though. I like feeling the wind blow my fur around. But sometimes it gets cold out. I’m from Alaska and was raised in Michigan by … Continue reading
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Stitches of Love
The postmistress handed me a pair of scissors so I could cut away the tape around the box that held a gift from one of my clients, Kathryn. We were both awestruck, the postmistress and I, as I pulled out … Continue reading
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Piper Goes Shopping
Three puppies moved to their forever homes. They are Colt, Juno, and Murphy. We know their humans, so my mom Diana took me shopping for puppy presents. I told Mom I would only go if she promised to buy me … Continue reading
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